Terrible accident on the A5: motorcyclists seriously injured!

Terrible accident on the A5: motorcyclists seriously injured!

Friedberg, Deutschland - On March 16, 2025, a serious accident occurred on the A5 motorway at the Friedberg exit. A 63-year-old motorcyclist from Fürth in the Odenwald started to slip at around 10.20 a.m. for an unknown cause and crashed into the guardrail. As op-online.de was on the road alone, so that no further vehicle was integrated into the accident.

The rescue helicopter transported the injured motorcyclist to a nearby clinic. Fortunately, although the accident injured is seriously injured, fortunately there is no danger to life. At the time of the accident, the police could not provide any precise information about the seriousness of the injuries. There were no injuries in the other two vehicles that were involved in the accident.

accident flow and traffic impairment

The highway was largely free during the rescue measures, but the Friedberg exit was blocked, which brought some traffic disruptions. It was still unclear whether the blocking could be lifted again in the course of the morning.

motorcycle accidents are among the risk factors in road traffic, as the German traffic safety council (DVR) notes. dvr shows that motorcyclists are one of the most endangered groups in traffic. Despite a decline in the fatally crashed motorcyclists between 2007 and 2011, the security situation remains critical. Measures to improve security such as suitable motorcycle clothing and the promotion of security training are now essential.

measures to improve security

• recommendation to participate in safety training for motorcyclists
• Promotion of the use of daytime running lights to increase visibility
• Introduction of minimum requirements for the training of motorcyclists

In order to further reduce the number of accidents, the DVR also calls for closer cooperation with vehicle manufacturers to improve security technology in motorcycles. The attention of accident risks and the need for suitable protective clothing are not only crucial for the drivers, but also for traveling traffic.